By Sophie Watkiss For The Daily Mail
Published: 21:52 BST, 9 June 2019 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 9 June 2019
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England Women got their World Cup campaign off to a sizzling start, with a hard-fought victory over neighbours Scotland in the Stade de Nice.
An opening penalty from Nikita Parris got the Lionesses on their way, before Ellen White doubled the margin in the second half.
Sportsmail's Sophie Watkiss was watching on to deliver her player verdicts after a solid opening afternoon for Phil Neville's side.
England (4-3-3)Bardsley – Wasn’t troubled for majority of game, until last 20 mins. Defensive line exposed her at times. 6
Karen Bardsley stood firm in goal but was often left exposed by the defence on occasion
Bronze – Showed her class with some dangerous balls into the box and clever interplay with Parris. Clear she will be invaluable moving forward. 7
Houghton – Sloppy ball out the back set up Scotland’s goal, but on the whole was commanding under
